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The government of Qatar, on February 12, approved a draft agreement on mutual visa waiver allowing free entry for holders of Rwandan ordinary passports.
Editorial

Rwanda’s open-door policy is paying dividends

Thursday, February 13, 2025
A gas container near the kitchen at Collège Christ-Roi de Nyanza. The use of cooking gas in schools has played a crucial role in protecting forests in the Southern Province. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda targets firewood-free cooking in schools by 2032

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A view of the newly constructed 67-kilometre Kibugabuga-Shinga-Gasoro road from Bugesera to Nyanza. The road is already being used with final works on some parts
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Traders buoyed as Bugesera-Nyanza road nears completion

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Amb Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa addresses the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union on February 12. Courtesy
Law

Reparative justice for Africa: Gatete calls for beyond financial compensation approach

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Rwanda has achieved its highest-ever score on the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world, reaching 57 percent this year, up from 53 percent in 2023. File
Rwanda

What makes Rwanda one of the least corrupt countries globally?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo
Tourism

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rwanda has risen six places on the 2024 CPI achieving its highest score and remaining the least corrupt country in East Africa
Rwanda

Rwanda moves up six places on list of least corrupt countries

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The situation at Petite Barrière border-crossing between Rubavu and Goma towns of Rwanda and DR Congo, respectively, on Tuesday, February 11. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

Rwanda-DR Congo border crossings surge to over 30,000 after M23 secures Goma

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
AFCM23 rebels controlling the streets of Goma. The rebels have warned that they may advance toward Bukavu. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

M23 threatens to move on Bukavu to ‘protect our people’

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rwanda has increased taxes on beers and tobacco. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda to increase taxes on beers, tobacco

Monday, February 10, 2025